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YAA 269R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,668 mi
Last recorded22,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAA 269R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 22,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 22,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 22,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 22,622 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 22,621 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,579 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,570 miles

Slight binding on nearside front brake.

Pass 7 May 2015 22,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight dampness around offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 21 May 2013 22,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight dampness on offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 25 May 2012 22,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight dampness on offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 23 May 2011 22,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 22,227 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 22,191 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 22,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 21,843 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 21,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,609 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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YAA 269R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAA 269R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAA 269R registered?

YAA 269R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 February 1977.

Is YAA 269R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAA 269R shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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